Bates Wells advises a diverse client base across the sports sector, with a particularly strong presence in the governance and charitable arms of national governing bodies and grassroots clubs. The firm continues to act for sports organisations of all standards, including the England and Wales Cricket Board, on charity formation, restructuring, and governance framework. Thea Longley is a vastly experienced charity lawyer and often counsels sport clients on their matters. Associate Ben Thomas also specialises in the area, and is described as ‘a very good technical lawyer’ by clients.
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Thea Longley; Ben Thomas